High school was always played up in movies as 'the best time of our lives.' But I beg to differ - I think my time in college has been my best time so far. I absolutely loved Eckerd College; the people, the professors, and the place.
In high school, I was shy. I was always studious, but I didn't push myself until my junior and senior year. Don't get me wrong...I had some great experiences. Marching band/Color guard. String Ensemble. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. IMEA competitions. Band Camp. Spice Girls @ lip sync. Walking home from school. Disney World Trip! Senior Prom night when we ditched prom and had a girl's night out with Mongolian BBQ and a movie (I think we saw A Lot Like Love). I met some great friends who I know I'll know for the rest of my life.
One thing I didn't have in high school was a boyfriend, but I don't regret that. However, it would have been nice to have a date to Prom.
So I thought of some things I wish I would have known in high school:
1) No one feels secure in high school. It's just part of the experience
2) All those 'friends' everyone has? Well, it turns out that after you leave for college, you really only keep in touch with a handful of them.
3) The 'popular' crowd? They really don't have anything better than you do, except for a reputation. And that reputation isn't always good.
4) After high school, you probably won't see many of the people ever again. Or you can choose if you want to see your classmates. It's all up to what you want.
5) Take advantage of writing courses. They are really the only course that actually matters once you get out in the real world. You'll never use algebra again (unless you choose to go into engineering or biology, or mathematics...you get it).
6) High school really isn't the best time of your life.
7) Having a boyfriend isn't really as great as the movies say. Hardly any high school relationships last, and honestly, why would you want to be tied down like that when you get to college? Plus, guys (and I'm sure girls) are so immature in high school. Wait until college.
8) You don't have to go to college. You really don't. Make up that decision for yourself...
9) But, choosing to go to a college where I didn't know anyone was probably one of the best decisions I ever made.
10) Focus on the friendships with friends. They're really the ones that count (and this is true in life)
My little sister just started high school, and played Taylor Swifts Fifteen for me last night in the car. I was listening to it, and realized how long ago high school was for me. She's in high school now, getting winks from guys and taking classes that really won't matter in life. I'm kinda envious. It would be nice to go back to high school for a day...and then remember why I was glad to leave! I have to say, I'm rather excited for my high school reunion. I hope they have a 5 year reunion.
~C
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